Attending a Pennsylvania Opioid Detox
Opioid addiction is a serious issue that’s affecting millions of people all around the world. In Pennsylvania alone, tens of thousands of people have fallen victim to this crisis. But,…
How Long Does Opioid Withdrawal Last?
Opioid addiction is a dangerous and deadly problem that can lead to long-term health problems, overdoses, and even death. One of the most challenging aspects of opioid addiction is opioid…
Commonly Abused Opiates
Opiates are widely used for pain management and relief. However, with the high risk of addiction that comes along with usage, it’s important to understand the impact that these drugs…
Recognizing Opioid Dependence
It’s very difficult for people to recognize the signs opioid addiction or opioid dependence in themselves. Part of addiction means that the brain maintains its denial in order to continue…
Dangers of Percocet
Percocet is a narcotic analgesic that doctors commonly prescribe to treat acute pain and moderate to severe chronic pain. This medication is a combination of oxycodone, which is a derivative…
Tips for Treating Opioid Withdrawal
The human brain has its own special opioid receptors that are there to attach to the body’s naturally occurring opioid-like substances. These natural opioids are pumped out by the brain…
Understanding the Opioid Crisis
Opioid addiction is a crisis for those with opioid use disorder (OUD) and their families. In the United States, the opioid epidemic is a crisis because of the terrible toll…
Outpatient Treatment for Opioid Addiction
How do you decide what kind of addiction treatment is best for you? Practical considerations such as cost, insurance coverage, and location are key. However, the choice between inpatient and…
Recognizing Opioid Abuse in Teens
Close to a million teens abuse opioids every year. However, not all of them become addicted. Opioids are highly addictive, and teens are vulnerable to addiction because the parts of…
Is Fentanyl an Opioid?
What is an opioid? Opioid is a term that is used to refer to opiates, which are drugs derived from the opium poppy, and opioids, synthetic drugs that emulate opiates…